The most popular American-made music biopics
A Bob Marley biopic starring Kingsley Ben-Adir is in the works for 2024
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Bob Marley's legacy is one of the most impressive in music history. A freedom fighter who inspired millions, a patron of peaceful resistance, and the enduring face of reggae decades after his death, Marley achieved so much during his short but eventful life. It's hard to believe that his incredible story hasn't received the biopic treatment yet, but it's finally happening. Reinaldo Marcus Green, known for directing the Oscar-nominated biopic 'King Richard' in 2021, will take the helm, with British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir playing Marley. Ben-Adir isn't new to playing iconic figures, having played Malcolm X in 'One Night in Miami'(2020) and Barack Obama in the miniseries 'The Comey Rule.' Bob Marley's son Ziggy Marley is a co-producer and said in a press statement that, "The cast and crew, which includes numerous Jamaican actors, deliver a unique cinematic experience that captures the essence of the legend's spirit." Paramount has announced January 12, 2024, as the release date.
Biographical films are so beloved because they unearth the deeply complex, violent, exciting, and inspiring worlds that lie beneath artists' songs. Check out this gallery to see some of the most popular American-made biographical films about legendary musicians.
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